Software Developer

Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Systems Software) to support a team specializing in the design, engineering, implementation, development, and maintenance of enterprise-quality systems, networks, and applications. This is a DevOps-focused role requiring hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and system integration. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, AWS cloud services, and containerized environments, along with a deep understanding of system reliability, scalability, and security. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver secure, high-performance solutions and support mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable systems and infrastructure using DevOps best practices
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications within AWS cloud environments
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python
• Build and maintain containerized environments (Docker, Podman)
• Administer and support self-hosted databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) including backup/recovery, HA, and performance tuning
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Prometheus, Alertmanager, and CloudWatch
• Integrate and deploy cloud services, open-source tools, and custom applications
• Ensure compliance with networking, security, IAM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
• Manage source code and workflows using Git-based version control systems
• Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver reliable and scalable system solutions

• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins required)
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform required)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
• Strong scripting proficiency in Bash (required) and Python (required)
• Experience with self-hosted databases, including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, high availability, and performance tuning (PostgreSQL and MySQL)
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Alertmanager, CloudWatch)
• Experience integrating and deploying AWS services, open-source applications, COTS/GOTS products, and custom systems
• Strong understanding of networking, security, IAM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
• Experience with Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices

Preferred Skills

• Experience deploying and managing data platform components (Apache Spark, Trino, Apache Ranger, Apache Iceberg, Apache Superset, data catalogs)
• Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures
• Experience with secrets management solutions (AWS Secrets Manager, Parameter Store)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and continuity planning
• Familiarity with API gateways and microservices architectures
• Experience with AWS cost optimization practices
• Background supporting AI/ML workloads or model serving infrastructure
• Experience mentoring team members on DevOps and cloud best practices
• Experience with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with monitoring and visualization tools (Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience integrating with enterprise-level services, * B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development